Uniform Policy & Items

Uniform Policy

The College uniform has been chosen by students and parents. It is expected that it will be worn with pride. The girls themselves and the total school community benefit from the image of the girls in a high standard of uniform. All Uniform items should be in good condition.

• Uniform length: the summer uniform must be below the knee when standing; and the winter uniform should be calf length.
• Blazers: are compulsory in Terms 2 and 3. At other times they may be worn to provide additional warmth. Jumpers without blazers must not be worn to and from school in Terms 2 and 3. Blazer sleeves are NOT to be rolled up.
• Jumpers: when worn, should not be longer than the blazer. They must be royal blue V-necked style with the College Crest.
• T-shirts and Spencers: (plain white for Juniors and pale blue for Seniors) may be worn under the blouse for extra warmth, but must not be seen. No other colour is to be worn. Girls are not allowed to wear a roll-necked jumper or skivvy under the blouse.
• Blouses: white with College Crest for the Juniors and sky blue for the Seniors. Long sleeved garments are not to be worn under short sleeved blouses unless the College jumper is also worn.
• Socks/stockings: girls must wear sky blue ankle socks worn at ankle height with the summer uniform. Girls must wear black opaque pantyhose when the kilt is worn. Girls are not allowed to wear knee-high socks or footless tights. White socks are NOT to be worn underneath the tights.
• School shoes: must be traditional black lace-up. Shoes should not have a heel higher than 3.5cms. They must have a sturdy, substantial non-slip sole (thin soles are not permitted). Shoes should not have coloured stitching, coloured laces, buckles or large silver/gold eyelets. The uppers of the shoes should be a thick (non flimsy) leather and be able to be polished. Ballet shoes, canvas shoes, gym boots, sneakers and soft leather shoes with thin soles are never to be worn as they do not meet the Work, Health and Safety requirements. Students with incorrect shoes will be asked to purchase a new pair and may be withdrawn from class and the playground. Closed in shoes must be worn on mufti days and normal school shoes MUST be worn for practical lessons on mufti days. Thongs are never to be worn under any circumstances.
• The school bag: A Cerdon College schoolbag is compulsory for all students. A Cerdon College bag with wheels is available for students with health issues, such as back problems. If an extra bag is brought for PDHPE (or other materials) it must be the PDHPE sports bag. The Cerdon College excursion bag is the only bag permitted for excursions.
• Jewellery: only one pair of plain matching sleepers, or studs or discreet earrings, (worn in each ear-lobe) is allowed. Stretchers/spacers are not permitted. No other facial piercings are permitted. Students may wear one small plain ring. No necklaces are to be worn. Any other jewellery may be confiscated and parents required to collect it. Students are strongly advised not to wear any jewellery of an expensive or sentimental nature, to school. Please note that jewellery can cause safety hazards in practical subjects.
• Hair: must be neat and tidy. Hair must be tied back at all times, including mufti days. Students must have a conservative hairstyle and colour. The only change of colour permitted is a subtle lightening or darkening of a student’s natural hair colour. Any dramatic difference in colour or use of a different colour to the student’s natural colour is not permitted. Two tone hair is not permitted. Any student who has an extreme hairstyle or who has hair dyed in an unacceptable manner may be asked to remain at home until her hairstyle conforms with school regulations. Ribbons may be either royal blue, black or white. Wide headbands are not permitted.
• Scarves: The regulation College scarf may be worn for extra warmth during Terms 2 and 3 only.
• Make-up and nail polish, shellac, acrylic nails and gellish: are not permitted. For WHS reasons, nails are to be short – no extension allowed.
• The PDHPE Uniform: is to be worn during practical lessons.
• The school hat: is optional. However, the wearing of this is strongly encouraged. Sunglasses are not part of the school uniform.
• Bike pants or track pants or pyjama pants or boxer shorts: are not to be worn under the Summer Uniform dress or kilt.

Each item of uniform should be clearly marked with the student’s name.

Uniform Shop

Uniform items are only available from the Cerdon College Uniform Shop. Opening hours:

Monday 8:00—2:00 pm (All year)

Wednesday 8:00—2:00 pm (Term 1 and Term 4 only)

Telephone: 8724 7329

The Uniform must comply with the Uniform Policy